Choosing a professional moving company is vital for the success of your move. Although many people hire random movers, you really need to be careful in who you choose to move your precious belongings. The moving business requires a high level of responsibility and your moving company and its staff needs to be professional, efficient and most of all, legal. Yes legal. So how do you go about determining if your moving company is professional, efficient and legal? In the U.S. there are regulatory authorities that issue licenses after verifying a moving company. These licenses are your proof, and guarantee, that movers must adhere to certain guidelines when they transport your belongings.